Two goals for Serbia against Romania, the latter of which was a genius piece of improvisation followed by brutal power, took the 23-year-old above Nikola Zigic as his country’s all-time record goalscorer.

While Zigic was a genuine lump, whose 6ft 7in frame scared even Pep Guardiola, Mitrovic has showed technique and link-up play of the highest order this season.

So is it time to start talking about him as one of Europe’s best forwards?

Aleksandar Mitrovic is well and truly on fire! 🔥😳

The Serbian striker juggles the ball on the edge of the box before lashing the ball in! 💥⚽

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